Hours (M-F)

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

The Veterinary Medicine incinerator is located at 1676 Vet Med. EH&S provides licensed operators who run the incinerator every Tuesday. The incinerator provides for the sanitary disposal of animal carcasses, tissue and bedding that may or may not be contaminated with disease-causing organisms. EH&S also incinerates many non-regulated organics, radiological combustibles, animals, and certain contraband seized by law enforcement agencies. There is no charge for incinerating material generated by an Iowa State department at this time.

Animal Carcasses and Tissue

Animal tissue and carcasses must be properly managed to curb the spread of disease, prevent the release of non-approved material to the food chain, and reduce offensive odors and unsightly discharges. Animals and animal waste are managed by Lab Animal Resources (LAR), EH&S or the Research and Demonstration Farm of origin. A completed "waste for incineration" tag must be attached to any material brought to the incinerator. Contact EH&S at (515) 294-5359 or LAR at (515) 294-8507 for disposal guidelines.